ocr: The Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver X Houseplants Plant Care Orchids 60f9 Light: Many orchids like abundant light, and grow best in bright light. Some may need filtered light during the hottest part ofthe day, and some may need filtered light all day. Fertilizer: Fertilize with a liquid or soluble plant food once every 2 weeks during the growing and blooming season. The rest ofthe year, fertilize every other month. Water: How much: Orchids should be watered until water runs out the bottom of the pot. Orchid. How often: Orchids in osmunda fiber, shredded tree fern, or fir bark should be br ...